4 Ways to Practice Self-Care
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Ways to Practice Self-Care
How do you practice self-care? Sunday, July 24th is International Self-Care Day; self-care is about doing things for yourself to maintain your overall health and well-being.
It’s been a hectic year, so start today and use this day as a chance to reflect on your mind and body to make the rest of 2017 as healthy and successful as possible.
This year, I am 33 years old. My kids are self-sufficient to an extent and I am really shifting a big focus to my health. Since we are done having babies, Darasak and I have been on a journey since the beginning of the year to get back to a healthier lifestyle.
But, that isn’t always on the outside.
It is both inward and outward. So, if you’re looking to take care of yourself more this year and beyond, check out these ways to practice self-care.
Reflect on your goals
For many of us, we set resolutions in January, and while some of them last, they can often fall by the wayside come summer. A trick I like to use is writing goals in a journal weekly.
I do this to remind myself of my bigger year-long resolutions. That way, I’m reminded what I’m doing to achieve them on an ongoing basis. If you’re ever discouraged, don’t be afraid to ask your family and friends for help in achieving them!
Reflect on your health
With summer well underway, it’s important to reflect on your self-care routine for your body. Now might be the time to make sure you are scheduling all your regular screenings with your doctor.
Self-care routines are important year-round and it is crucial to wear sunscreen and follow other sun protection measures, like wearing long-sleeved shirts, pants, a hat and sunglasses, to protect your skin from cancer-causing UV rays.
When used as directed with other sun protection measures, Coppertone® ClearlySheer® SPF 50 Body Lotion and ClearlySheer® SPF 50 Face Lotion help protect your skin from invisible ultraviolet rays.
Even better they’re light and breathable, go on leaving a matte finish, and don’t close your pores! It’s important to wear your sunscreen every day, even if it’s cloudy because UV rays can still penetrate clouds!
On the other hand, when the sun is out, you are getting the full impact of UVA/UVB rays!
Reflect on your sleep schedule
Stress can cause all sorts of bad things, including a lack of sleep. To help clear your mind ahead of your bedtime, I suggest turning off all electronics at least an hour before you go to bed, and instead focus on some bedtime reading!
But if you find that your eyes are feeling a bit dry and sore, try out hydraSense® Eye Drops as a convenient lubricating solution with no preservatives to help relieve your symptoms.
Reflect on your nutrition
Lastly, a big part of self-care comes from nutrition. Up to 60 per cent of Canadians fall short in getting important nutrients from food alone.
To complement your diet, try One A Day® Gummies for daily nutritional support that has overall health needs in mind, like bone health*.
Love Yourself
There you have it! Just 4 simple ways to give yourself a little self-care. The one way that I stay motivated is by reminding myself that I am worth the investment.
No matter how much time it takes away or how hard it is. I’m worth it.
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How do you practice self-care?
Let me know, til then–cheers m’deres!
*Helps in the development and maintenance of bones and teeth.
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Nancy Polanco is a freelance journalist, lifestyle content creator, and editor of Whispered Inspirations. She is a proud Mom to Gabby and Michaela and partner and best friend to Darasak. Having worked as part of a health care team for almost a decade, Nancy is happy to be back to her passion. She is a contributor to the Huffington Post, TODAY’s Parents, and an Oprah Magazine Brand Ambassador.
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I practice self-care in many ways. I drink plenty of water, getting the daily recommended amount. I exercise everyday. I take time to meditate and reflect. I take vitamins to supplement my diet. And I take regular me-time to pamper myself and rejuvenate my mind and my body.
I walk everyday for my self-care, always taking time for myself reading a book or whatever I feel like doing.
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I make sure that I get enough sleep and throughout the day to keep myself hydrated.
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One of the things I do is drink fruit teas w honey, make healthy smoothies with flax and banana and cacao, in between my addiction of coffees, since coffee can be dehydrating if too much is drinken. Recently, I also did 7 days without any coffee to reset my system so to speak, to try and be attentive to my health. Also, I paint my toenails. That makes me feel just a little bit put together.
I would love to try the Coppertone sunscreen
I practice self care by taking time for myself to read, take a bath, or go to yoga class.
I practice yoga, hiking, go to movies and take bubble baths!
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Great tips! I love to unplug by taking a long and simple bath (no reading, watching movie, etc.), but I have also started to keep a gratitude journal.
I eat a well balance diet, exercise and meditate daily and I take vitamins! Would love all these product.
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self care for me is trying to exercise daily and take vitamins.
I would like to try Coppertone Clearly Sheer.
Sunscreen on before leaving the house every day!
I am most excited to try the Muskol bug spray and the Aerius Allergy Meds.
I’d love to try the Clearly Sheer Face Lotion.
I use a sun screen at all times
I would love to try the 24 hour aerius , since having my daughter my seasonal allergies are so much worse, would like to take a pill in the morning and not have to pack them with me
I would like to try the Aerius.
I would really like to try the Muskol Mosquito Repellent. It’s suppose to last for 8 hours. Mosquitos find me tasty & the bites are so itchy it drives me buggy.
I have tried a number of these products but not the Coppertone Sheer Spray which sounds really nice.
Some of the things i do, is take some quiet time to myself, not over stress the things like getting housework done, enjoy the vitamin D our sun gives this time of year and my morning coffee in my hot tub.
I practice self care by eating healthy and taking vitamins. I’d love to try Aleve!
I would love to try the coppertone lotion !
I’d really like to try the hydraSense® Eye Drops because I’ve yet to find truly comfortable eye drops.
Very nice and useful tips for self care. I practice setting up healthy food goals to myself and also follow a sleep schedule.
I take bubble baths!
I would like to try the Muskol bug repellent the most. It is super handy this time of year!
I’m looking forward to trying the Clearly Sheer Lotion for Face
I would like to try the Coppertone sport
I could use the blister covers since I walk a lot during the summer.
I’d love to try the kids coppertone on my son. He’s still trying to find a sunscreen he finds less sticky!
I try to get to the spa once a month for a massage and it makes a huge difference!
I would like to try the Muskol! All great products,thanks!
I love to try the Clearly Sheer Lotion for Body
I could really use the Muskol spray, we camp a lot and the mosquitoes have been ferocious!!!
I would like to try out the Coppertone sport sunscreen
I would love to try the Clearly Sheer spf50 face lotion. I have yet to find a spf face lotion that doesn’t bother my eyes….so am hoping this will be the one!
Would love to try the Aerius and see whether or not it would help with hubby’s allergies that tend to be worse this time of year.
I would like to try the One a day Gummies
I would like to try out the Coppertone sport sunscreen 7/10
Hi,i would like to try the Blister cushions
I would really like to try the Coppertone Clearly sheer sun screen.
Check it out! It’s a great product!
I try to take time to myself every night; I have a hot bath before going to bed and then just read and chill before turning out the lights.
I try to practice self-care by making sure I drink lots of water, watching what I eat and by taking time each day before bed “for me” to read & relax.
I would really love to try the One a Day Gummies.
I practice self care by devoting a little time each day to myself to just sit and read so I can unwind for even 15 min
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I would like to try Coppertone Clearly Sheer the most.
Love to try the Coppertone Clearly sheer sun screen
I feel like self care is something that I need to remind myself about… every. single. day.
I always make sure my medicine cabinet is fully stocked with the things i may need
Id really love to try the Coppertone sport sunscreen
I practice self-care by going on runs and meditating when I wake up.
I would like to try the aleve,i been hearing good things about it !
I love to try the Coppertone Clearly Sheeer SF50 Face Lotion. Love the selection of products in the prize.
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My self care includes giving my room a makeover!!!
I would really like to try the Coppertone lotion.
I would love to try the Dr Scholls product
i am excited for the clearly sheer
I try and stick to a healthy diet and walk a few times a week
I would love to try the One A Day Gummies
I try to do yoga dail and taking some fitness classes in the week
I practice self-love by taking a little ME time everyday!
i8’m excited to try the blister cushions
I’d like to try the Coppertone Cleary Sheer lotion because I hate the white streaks most sun lotions leave.
Love to try the Coppertone sunscreen!
I wouldn’t mind trying the Coppertone Face Lotion.
I would like to try the Claritin Kids allergy for my son’s summertime allergies. I like that it’s a non-drowsy formula!
I make sure to have “me” quiet time in the mornings!
I take my vitamins and always wear a hat and sunscreen
Me too! Gotta stay protected!
i am interested in the sunscreen
It’s a great sunscreen!
I’m excited to try the Claritin Kids Allergy my granddaughter,this time of age is worst for her.
I totally understand! Both my kids and I get the allergies around this time.
I enjoy a nice quiet cup of coffee in the morning!
Me too! Enjoying one as we speak! =)
I make sure I give myself a little ME time each day !
That’s something we all need from time to time.
i like using essential oils in my diffuser
That’s awesome! =)
I would sure like to try the Coppertone sunscreen first!
Great product!
I try to have a few minutes of quiet prayer at the end of the day.
Same here. It’s a great thing to do after a long day.
I would like to try the Muskol Insect Repellent the most. We go through tons in the summer!
It’s a great repellent! Works really well!
Today I went for a walk – it was soothing!
That’s a great way to have some relaxing time.
with spending so much time in the gardens right now, i would like to try the aleve
You’ll be spending even more time after trying it! hehe hope it helps you Lori!
Coppertone sunscreen would be perfect to protect me at the beach !
It will get the job done! Great product!
I would like to try the Aerius.
Let me know when you try it!
I would love to try the bug spray, always need that
It’s a great bug spray!
i would like the sunscreen
It’s a great product!
I would like to try the Clearly Sheer sunscreen. Its hard to put on sunscreen when they keep moving so this may do the trick
Let me know if it works for you!
I practice self care with having some ME time daily
Definitely a great practice! We all need it!
I do 30 minutes of yoga daily to clean the mind and loosen the body!
Great way to free your mind and body!
I would like to try the Aleve for my ongoing pain issues.
This should help ease the pain.
I would like to try the Blister Cushions
Blister cushions are a life saver! Especially when you’re doing a lot of walking.
i take time for myself by enjoying the hot tub
That sounds great! So relaxing!
Blister Cushions area must have during the summer!
Blister cushions are a life saver for me!
I would love to try the Aleve for my pain that I sometimes have.
Aleve works great for any types of pain!
something I really enjoying doing is having a morning coffee on my deck watching and listening to the birds
Sounds really relaxing Lori!
Love to try the Coppertone sunscreen with all the beach weather we have been getting !
It’s a great sunscreen! My hubby uses it a lot! He’s always outside detailing her cars! hehe
I think the Claritin for kids is something we could use
It’s been really helpful this year for the kids. We’ve been outside a lot this year and allergy season is in full force!
I try to have some quiet time for reading and prayer before bed.
Hope it works for you Heidi!